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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.89, 701.99 and 386.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.89, 701.99 and 386.51 is: 582.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.89 : 701.99 = 386.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.89/701.99 = 386.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.89x = 701.99 × 386.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.89x = 271,326.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,326.15/465.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.38

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